Articles about Oil

Safety and Conservation Tips For Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or LPG, is an indispensable component in many households However, not everybody is aware of the safety risks and conservation issues that surround it

by Florence Gasket

Oil ETF Won’t Break The Bank

Of all of the commodity ETFs (exchange traded funds) oil is probably the most exciting, as well as the most frustrating. Until very recently, the market price of oil ETFs has been steadily rising for quite some time. Is this a direct result of the increasing price of crude oil?

by Ryan Moxie

You Should Get A Bird’s Eye View Of The Alaskan Pipeline

The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), more commonly called the Alaskan Pipeline, is a major connection between Northern Alaskan oil fields and the Valdez sea port.

by MIKE SELVON

Oil Drilling and the Election

So you think the politicians are pushing the Offshore Drilling idea because it is something that will make the price of gas go down I guess you also believed that in the 2004 election, that this Administration was going to do something about Gay Marriage

by Michael DeVries

How to Stop Dependence on Foreign Oil

Every other day we hear about a new record high gas price Just recently the national average hit the $4 mark

by Jeff Keto

Oil Prices Affecting Asphalt Shingle Roofing Costs?

As oil prices hit a new high, increased costs are evident in every facet of our lives Most people first notice the pinch to their pocketbooks as they’re filling up their gas tanks

by Tim McLoughlin

The Untold Oil Refining Metrics

One of the many ways to measure efficiency for an oil company is through oil refining metrics These are indicators of how well it is performing not only in terms of financial stability, investment return, industry structure and scalability, and product salability, but other factors that may not be felt by end consumers

by Sam Miller

A Rundown On Gas Production Metrics

Few people who use gas in their day to day lives are aware of the gas production metrics used to measure the quality of the gas brought to the market for end user consumption In every industry in which there is an existing process and there is an output, whether it is tangible or not, there are metrics used to measure the actual result against what is desired

by Sam Miller

Global 4.5 Oil Production Decline Rate Means No Near-Term Peak

There is no evidence that oilfield decline rates will increase suddenly. It is important, though, to continue to research and understand evolving decline trends and further develop insight into the declines.

by Daniel Yergin

Ten Times Ten: What Future for Oil Prices?

Oil prices are fluctuating in line with the latest economic signals - up and down. This will continue until a clearer view of economic growth materializes.

by Daniel Yergin

The Future of World Oil Supply - Filling the Missing Link

The decline rate is a key link in the chain of factors needed to understand the future of the world oil supply.

by Daniel Yergin

40 Billion Barrel Downturn

According to an article in World Oil Magazine entitled, Three super-giant fields discovered offshore Brazil, by Arthur Berman; three new offshore oil fields have been discovered in Brazil’s Santos Basin. How does this new oil discovery compare with the largest oil field in the world, Ghawar in Saudi Arabia?

by Herbert Young

How Different Oil Well Formations Affect Oil and Gas Investing

There are 4 primary types of well categories. In this article we’ll look at each well category and explain the risk and reward associated with each.

by Christine Harrell

3 Reasons to Invest In Oil and Gas

Investing in oil and gas can be one of the most exciting and lucrative ways to earn a significant return on investment. In this article we’ll discuss a few good reasons to invest in the energy market.

by Christine Harrell

Hydrogen and Ethenal - A Tale Of Two Contenders

This fascinating articles looks at the long running contest to bring the cheaper alternative fuels Hydrogen and Ethanol more to the forefront of our society.

by Michael Littles

$100 Oil: Moving Deeper Into Uncharted Territory

The world is experience its first ever triple digit oil price. This highlights in dramatic fashion how different the oil market environment, and the world economy, is today compared to that of a few decades ago.

by Daniel Yergin

On The Road To $100 Oil: The Historical High Is Actually $99.04 Per Barrel

With eyes focused on whether and when oil breaks through the $100 barrier, it turns out that $100 a barrel is really $99.04, at least in terms of the all-time record.

by Daniel Yergin

Oil Tankers

With the various oil spills in the news lately, it seems reasonable to have an understanding of the various types of oil tankers.

by Joe Devine

UK Fuel Prices Continue To Rise – Haulage Companies Suffer

There’s been a lot of unrest lately from Haulage Exchange members about the rising fuel prices in the UK, and I can’t say I blame them Over the past three years bulk diesel prices have increased by 23%, and have shot up 50% since 1999

by Luke Humble

The Effects Of Windpower And Domestic Oil Drilling

Lately, windpower has emerged as one of the most popular sources of alternative energy after decades of minimal use.

by Madison Greene

Oil Prices May Crash

Oil has been rising for the past 10 years as the world has come to the understanding that there is only a limited supply and national economies are tied to it To many people the rise in oil price is a good bet because of its limited nature

by Murad Ali

The Price of Crude Oil, How High Will It Go?

The price of crude oil, which of course affects the price gasoline and heating oil, continues to rise. If it goes high enough, it will cripple the economy altogether. So, how high will it go? Are we on the verge of a collapse? Find out about the price of crude oil and how high it will go.

by Ed Lathrop

Price Gap Closes Between the Price of New vs Old Property

The price of old property in France has risen considerably over the past few years as the demand for property as a whole has well exceeded supply and even property is less sought after locations have seen considerable price rises. The equilibrium is expected to return with the price of new property returning to being 20% or so above that of old property.

by Nick Dowlatshahi

Fuel-miser Driving Tips

If you drive to work every day, chances are that keeping your gas tank full is getting somewhat pricey Increasing numbers of people are considering alternative ways to commute, including carpooling and various forms of public transportation

by Levi Quinn

Should You Be Investing In Oil

Investing in oil and gas begins, like all other investments, with sound research. Establishing which oil and gas stocks should be invested in is the first step. Many people believe that oil and gas stock offer a higher yield on investments places on oil sands and Canadian oil. However, there are several important influencing factors which should first be considered.

by Mika Hamilton

Diesel vs. Unleaded: The Truth About Fuel Economy

Ahh, you remember it, don’t you Sitting in the back of your family’s station wagon as a kid, your father pulls up to the gas pump and a station attendant—an occupation about as extinct as the dinosaurs—came running out with a rag in his hand, leaned into the driver’s window and said… "Diesel or unleaded

by Gina Sarento

How Oil Prices Works

Oil prices are usually referred to as the price that is quoted for an immediate settlement or what they call the spot price of either Light Crude traded on New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) delivered in Cushing Oklahoma; or price of Brent traded on the Intercontinental Exchanged (ICE) which is delivered at Sullom Voe.

by Mayoor Patel

What is the Timing on Peak Oil Production?

Amongst the many concerns that surround oil production one of the biggest is when the world will reach the point of peak oil production.

by Mayoor Patel

Why Understanding Historic Crude Oil Prices is Important

They say that those who do not pay attention to history are doomed to repeat it.

by Mayoor Patel

What Do Oil Wells Really Mean?

Oil wells usually refer to a vertical hole drilled in the earth to find and extract petroleum oil and natural gas from the underground layers.

by Mayoor Patel

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